The Pro Football Hall of Fame is preparing to welcome its newest members as part of the Class of 2023. The inductees will be announced during NFL Honors on Thursday.

Among the finalists is Bears legend Devin Hester, who’s considered to be the greatest return specialist of all-time. Hester is in his second year of eligibility, where he faces stiff competition from first-timers Joe Thomas, Dwight Freeney and Darrelle Revis.

Here are the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023:

DE Jared Allen

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OT Willie Anderson

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CB Ronde Barber

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DE Dwight Freeney

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PR/KR/WR Devin Hester

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WR Torry Holt

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WR Andre Johnson

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CB Albert Lewis

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CB Darrelle Revis

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OT Joe Thomas

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LB Zach Thomas

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DE/LB DeMarcus Ware

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WR Reggie Wayne

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LB Patrick Willis

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S Darren Woodson

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